Dr Tharun Gattu
Current Work Location
Medicover Out Patient Center, HUDA Techno Enclave, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
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Dr Gattu Tharun is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Hyderabad with over 12 years of experience. He treats diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, stomach, and intestines. He is skilled in liver transplant surgery, HPB surgery, pancreatic surgery, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr Tharun completed his MCh in HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. He is currently practising at Medicover Hospital, Hyderabad. He believes in giving every patient the right diagnosis and the best treatment. His goal is to help patients recover safely and quickly with advanced surgical care.
Expertise & Treatments
Liver Transplant Surgery
- Adult Liver Transplant
- Pediatric Liver Transplant
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Liver Transplant Surgery
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- ABO-Incompatible (ABOI) Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplant for Acute Liver Failure
- Liver Transplant for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
- Post-Liver Transplant Care and Surgical Management
Liver & Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery
- Liver Cancer Surgery
- Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
- Liver Tumor Surgery
- Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Bile Duct Surgery
- Portal Hypertension Surgery
- Hepatic Cyst Surgery
- Liver Biopsy
Dr Gattu Tharun provides expert care for people with liver and digestive diseases. He performs liver transplant surgery, liver cancer surgery, pancreatic surgery, gallbladder surgery, Whipple procedure, robotic gastrointestinal surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
He has earned respected qualifications, including MRCS (Glasgow), FMAS, DMAS, and FICRS. Patients from Hyderabad, LB Nagar, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, Nagole, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Hitech City, Kondapur, Kukatpally, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Secunderabad, and nearby areas visit him for advanced surgical treatment.
He explains every procedure in simple language and involves patients in every treatment decision. His focus is always on safe surgery, faster recovery, and long-term health. This caring approach has made him a trusted Liver Transplant Surgeon and Surgical Gastroenterologist in Medicover Hospitals Hitech City Hyderabad
Past Experience
- Senior Consultant – Gleneagles Global Hospital, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad
- Consultant – Kamineni Hospital, LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- Consultant – Medicover Hospital, Hyderabad
- Consultant - Gleneagles Global Hospital, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad
- Consultant – Dr. Tharun Gattu Gastro & Liver Care, LB Nagar, Hyderabad
Academic & Training Contributions
- MBBS – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
- MS (General Surgery) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- MCh – HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery – Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
- MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
- FMAS – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- DMAS – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- FICRS – International College of Robotic Surgery
- Specialized training in Liver Transplant Surgery, Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery
Awards & Achievements
- MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
- FICRS – International College of Robotic Surgery
- FMAS – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- DMAS – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- Recognized for expertise in complex Liver Transplant, HPB, and Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery
Memberships
- LTSI, WALS
- Graft Inflow Modulation by Splenic Artery Ligation for Portal Hyper Perfusion does not Decrease Rates of Early Allograft Dysfunction in Adult Live Donor Liver Transplantation: A Randomized Control Trial. Pamecha, Viniyendra; Gattu Tharun; Patil, Nilesh, Sinha, Mohapatra, Nihar; Kumar, Anubhav;Thapar, Shalini; Sindwani, Gaurav; Dhingra; Yadav, Anil. Annals of Surgery:10.1097/SLA.0000000000006369, June 6, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006369
- EGD-Graft Loss Risk (EGLR) Score can Predict Graft Loss due to Early Graft Dysfunction in Adult Live Donor Liver Transplantation Pamecha, Viniyendra; Patil, Nilesh, Gattu Tharun; Sinha, Piyush Kumar, Mohapatra, Nihar Annals of Surgery 4(4):p e332, December 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000332
- Large adrenal tumours mimicking hepatic malignancy: the role of concurrent adrenalectomy and anterior approach hepatectomy Nitin Agarwal, Nihar Mohapatra, Nilesh S. Patil, Piyush K. Sinha, Gattu Tharun, Viniyendra Pamecha. ANZ journal of surgery, 91(4), pp.730-739.Doi: 10.1111/ans.16511. Epub 2021 Feb 5. PMID: 33543578
- Cystic Artery Pseudoaneurysm - a rare complication of acute cholecystitis: Review of Literature Nilesh S. Patil, Anubhav Panwar, Gattu Tharun, Sanyam Falari, Sinha Piyush Kumar, Mohapatra Nihar, Pamecha Viniyendra. Surg Endosc. 2022 Feb;36(2):871-880. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08796-1.
- Evaluation of Epworth Sleepiness Scale to Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Morbidly Obese Patients and Increasing Its Utility. JLAS March 2019 Singla V, Gattu Tharun, Aggarwal S, Bhambri A, Agarwal S
- Outcomes in Super Obese Patients Undergoing One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery April 2019 Singla V, Aggarwal S, Singh B, Tharun Gattu, Katiyar V, Bhambri A
- Left Lobe Liver Graft - How I Do It? V Pamecha, Nilesh Patil, Tharun Gattu Chapter in - Textbook of Liver Transplantation - Chirag Desai
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Gattu Tharun is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Hyderabad with over 12 years of experience. He treats diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, and intestines. Patients from LB Nagar, Uppal, Nagole, Dilsukhnagar, Gachibowli, Madhapur, and Secunderabad visit him for advanced surgical care at Medicover Hospital, Hyderabad.
Dr Tharun treats liver disease, liver cancer, gallstones, pancreatic disorders, stomach problems, colorectal diseases, and gastrointestinal cancers. He also manages complex digestive conditions using modern surgical techniques. Every treatment plan is based on the patient's medical needs.
He performs liver transplant surgery, liver resection, Whipple procedure, pancreatic surgery, gallbladder surgery, robotic surgery, complex hernias and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. His goal is to provide safe treatment with faster recovery. He recommends minimally invasive surgery whenever possible.
You should see a specialist if you have ongoing abdominal pain, jaundice, gallstones, digestive bleeding, or unexplained weight loss. Early diagnosis can prevent serious complications. Timely treatment often leads to better results.
Yes. Dr Tharun has advanced training in HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery from ILBS, New Delhi. He performs both living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplants. He also provides complete care before and after transplant surgery.
Yes. He is trained in robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgery. These techniques use smaller cuts and usually reduce pain. Many patients also recover faster and return to normal activities sooner.
Patients choose him for his extensive experience and patient-first approach. He explains every treatment in simple language. His focus is on safety, precision, and long-term recovery.
Common signs include jaundice, abdominal swelling, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms should not be ignored. Early treatment can improve the chances of recovery.
Dr Tharun consults at Medicover Hospital, Hyderabad. Patients from LB Nagar, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, Nagole, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Madhapur, Kukatpally, and nearby areas can book an appointment. He provides expert care for liver and digestive diseases.
You can book an appointment at Medicover Hospital, Hyderabad. It is best to schedule your visit in advance. Early consultation helps with timely diagnosis and treatment.